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Olson Takes Helm of Clinic ]Trivia Night from Staff Reports Every 2Nd & 4Th Cmdr Volume 57, Number 9 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms May 2, 2019 On Base Olson takes helm of Clinic ]Trivia Night From Staff Reports Every 2nd & 4th Cmdr. Nichole A. Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Olson relieves Lt. Thursdays from Meridian held a change of charge ceremo- Cmdr. Kenneth 6:30-8:30 p.m. ny onboard NAS Meridian, where Cmdr. Padgett as Officer- at Rudders. Call Nichole A. Olson as- in-Charge of Naval sumed duties as of- Branch Health 679-2780 ficer-in-charge from Clinic Meridian Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth during a ceremony Padgett during the onboard NAS ]Family Movie Night ceremony at the Na- Meridian, April MWR presents val Operational Sup- 26. Capt. Amy port Center, April 26. Branstetter, center, “Storks” May 10 at NBHC Meridian commanding 7 p.m. at staff, Naval medicine officer of Naval Ponta Creek. officers and enlisted Hospital Pensacola personnel, friends Olson served as presiding Call and family came to officer over the welcome Olson and bid farewell to Padgett. ceremony. 679-2526 “This has been the single greatest ex- perience of my entire military career,” said ]Memorial Day Padgett. Photo by Adam Prince =Medical, page 8 Sweatfest May 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Fitness Center. Call 679-2379 Former enlisted Sailor achieves Leadership Award Commissary ‘Wings of Gold’ Sidewalk By Penny Randall Sale May NAS Meridian Public Affairs 30-31. Lots ometimes in one’s life they have an “Ah-ha” of great moment. For Lt. j.g. Tim Walsh that mo- S ment occurred on Feb. 18, 2010, in Marjah, deals. Afghanistan. Before commissioning, Walsh served 10 years an en- listed hospital corpsman. On Feb. 18, Hospital Corps- man 1st Class Walsh, age 22, was stationed with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines when his convoy encountered a Notice 55-pound roadside IUD that exploded, injuring Walsh and five Marines. As the units only corpsman and de- spite suffering severe injuries to his face, neck and legs, NBHC Meridian will Walsh immediately rendered aid to the Marines until close at noon on May help arrived to evacuate all the service members. Walsh 17. If a patient reports would earn a Purple Heart for his actions that day. Capt. Brian Horstman, left, NAS Meridian commanding officer; with an urgent issue, “I actually didn’t think I was injured at the moment,” Christina Giordano, NEX Mid-South District vice president; he said. “I heard a yell for the corpsman and I ran to the Cecelia Boyer, NEX Meridian general manager; Gary King, NEX the doctors will place first injured Marine. It wasn’t until I saw blood drip- a referral for them to senior vice president of CONUS operations; and Ruth Street, NEX ping hitting my hands that I realized it was from my district operations manager; pose for a picture during an award be seen out in town. face.” ceremony at the Navy Exchange onboard NAS Meridian, April 24. After recovering from his injuries and surgery he Boyer was presented the Anthony DeGaetano Commemorative knew he had to achieve his dream. Award by NEXCOM officials for her leadership, dedication to the “That was my ‘Ah-ha’ moment. My faith changed Navy community and outstanding performance. “You embody that day,” he said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better the key principles of leadership that define this award -- integrity, What’s career. I loved it, but I knew I could be an aviator and honesty, strong moral character, dedication and commitment to maximize my potential.” the Navy family,” said Richard Dow, senior vice president, NEX Inside Growing up in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Walsh’s store operations. In addition, NAS Meridian NEX received the 2018 earliest memory at age 5 was watching the Blue Angels “Top Dog” award for the Mid-South District. Boyer and her team perform during air shows at the base near his home- had the highest earnings against planned budget percentage in town. The dream to become a Naval aviator grew from the district. page 2: those experiences. He would enlist in the Navy, but was Photo by Adam Prince encouraged to be a corpsman by a recruiter. But the de- sire to become an aviator remained with him. He even Area Happenings earned his private civilian pilot license. “I knew it was my last chance because I would age out,” Walsh said. “After I got stationed at Newport, Rhode Island, I was around more officers and able to page 5: seek mentorship from those in the aviation community.” He began the process to earn his degree from the 19th Sergeant Major of Marines save lives University of Phoenix where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He was accepted to Marine Corps announced Officer Candidate School and commissioned an officer in March 2016 -- five days before his 29th birthday, the Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black has Stars. age of the cut off to be an aviator. been selected to be the 19th Sergeant The post of Sergeant Major of the = page 7: Winging, page 3 Major of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps was established in 1957 Sergeant Maj. Black is currently as the senior enlisted advisor to the serving as Sergeant Major, Manpower Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Check out what’s and Reserve Affairs. He will replace the first such post in any of the branches of for sale current Sergeant Major of the Marine the United States Armed Forces. The Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, dur- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is ing a post and relief ceremony later this selected by the Commandant, and typi- page 9: year. cally serves a four-year term, though Following the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. his service is at the pleasure of the Green will retire after 35 years of ser- Commandant. Exceptional family vice. --From www.marines.mil members Since his enlistment in 1988, Sgt. Maj. Black has, among other billets, served as Sergeant Major of Officer Candidates School, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and 1st Marine Logistics Group. He has deployed ex- tensively, including in support of Op- eration Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Opera- tion Enduring Freedom, as well as nu- merous MEU and Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company deployments. His personal awards include the Le- gion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Photo by Penny Randall Star with Combat Distinguishing De- Lt. j.g. Tim Walsh has his Wings of Gold placed on vice, Meritorious Service Medal with his uniform by his wife, Meg Straw, April 26 during two Gold Stars, Navy and Marine Corps ~ page 10 ~ a ceremony in the chapel onboard Naval Air Station Commendation Medal with Combat Meridian. Walsh, a former enlisted Hospital Corpsman Distinguishing Device and three Gold for 10 years, earned a Purple Heart for his actions Stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achieve- Inputs needed! while stationed with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines in ment Medal with Gold Star and the Black Marjah, Afghanistan, in 2010. Combat Action Ribbon with two Gold 2 The Skyline ~ May 2, 2019 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History ~ May 5, 1948 ~ Fighter Squadron Seventeen A (VF- 17A), with 16 FH-1 Phantoms, becomes the first carrier-qualified jet squadron in the U.S. Navy ~ May 1, 2011 ~ President Barack Obama announces Navy SEALs raided Photo by MCSN Nicholas R. Boris Osama bin Laden’s Sailors walk through a tunnel in an aquarium at a mall in Dubai, United compound in Arab Emirates during a port visit by the USS Kearsarge. Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed America’s most wanted terrorist during Operation Neptune Spear. Area Happenings May Navy News Briefs 9: Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Temple Theatre. This is an original musical/stage theatrical production about the life, career and accomplishments of Mississippi native and Country music legend, Tammy Wynette. DOD task force to address Tickets are $30 and $25; Call 601-696-5353. 11: Beethoven and Blue Jeans at 5 p.m. at the MSU Riley military sexual assaults Center. Put on your jeans and join us for a picnic at Dumont Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. assault, he said, which includes efforts Plaza. Preconcert notes in 3C at 6 p.m. and concert at 7. Joining Shanahan released a memorandum to to prevent sexual assaults, support and the MSO will be featured pianist Xu Pan! Tickets are $35-Adults; all of the military services announcing care for victims, and ensure a robust $10-Students; call 601-693-2224. the establishment of a Sexual Assault and comprehensive military justice pro- Accountability and Investigation Task cess. 9-14: Mamma Mia at the Meridian Little Theatre. A mother. A Force. While the immediate focus of the daughter. Three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll “Sexual assault impacts the entire task force “will be on reforms and im- never forget. ABBA’s timeless songs propel this tale of love, force. … None of us are immune to this provements to the military justice pro- crime, and all of us are responsible,” cess,” Shanahan said, “the [DOD] will laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Our First Shanahan said in the memo. “I am re- continue its steadfast efforts to prevent Nighter’s event includes a cocktail reception after the show. These solved that we will do all we can … to this crime and support our victims.” tickets are $50.00. All shows begin at 7 p.m. except Sunday address sexual assault in our military.” “The importance of this work can- he acting secretary noted that “the re- not be overstated,” the acting secretary matinee at 2 p.m.
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